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[[Image:TS-DSC_1153.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Trans-Siberian at speed]] | |||
In August, I travelled around the world in 28 days via St. Petersburg, Moscow, Siberia, Mongolia, China and Vancouver. | In August, I travelled around the world in 28 days via St. Petersburg, Moscow, Siberia, Mongolia, China and Vancouver. | ||
The 'Russia and Beyond' part of the trip was with a group tour organized by Intrepid Travel ([http://www.intrepidtravel.com/ Intrepid's website] and [http://www.intrepidtravel.com/tripnote.php?code=ORL&codevalidity=ORL1/1/2006 official itinerary]). This was a group of 12 people from all over the world and one tour leader who showed us the sights and out of trouble. It was a fantastic way to see that part of the world. | The 'Russia and Beyond' part of the trip was with a group tour organized by Intrepid Travel ([http://www.intrepidtravel.com/ Intrepid's website] and [http://www.intrepidtravel.com/tripnote.php?code=ORL&codevalidity=ORL1/1/2006 official itinerary]). This was a group of 12 people from all over the world and one tour leader who showed us the sights and kept us out of trouble. It was a fantastic way to see that part of the world. | ||
I | I met the other members of the group in St. Petersburg where we toured the city for a few days before taking a train to Moscow. After a day in Moscow, we hopped on a Trans-Siberian train for the 4 day trip to Irkutsk in Siberia. We had a refreshing swim in Lake Baikal, the largest lake in the world then took the 2 day train to Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. The highlight of the trip was the 2 days we spent in a 'ger' camp in rural Mongolia. From Mongolia, we caught the 1.5 day train to Beijing for a few days of big city life. | ||
From Beijing I flew to Vancouver for some time visiting with my family. My girlfriend joined me there for a tour of part of British Columbia. I completed my circuit of the world by flying the relatively short distance from Vancouver back to Toronto. | |||
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[[Image:TS-DSC_2086.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Mongolian plains]] | |||
Photos and more detailed description of the trip is on the following pages: | Photos and more detailed description of the trip is on the following pages: | ||
*[[Trans-Siberian - St. Petersburg and Moscow|St. Petersburg and Moscow]] | *[[Trans-Siberian - St. Petersburg and Moscow|St. Petersburg and Moscow]] | ||
*[[Trans-Siberian - Crossing Russia to Siberia|Crossing Russia to Siberia]] | *[[Trans-Siberian - Crossing Russia to Siberia|Crossing Russia to Siberia]] | ||
*[[Trans-Siberian - Siberia|Siberia]] | *[[Trans-Siberian - Siberia|Siberia]] | ||
*[[Trans-Siberian - | *[[Trans-Siberian - The Trans-Mongolian|The Trans-Mongolian]] | ||
*[[Trans-Siberian - Ger Camp|The Mongolian Ger Camp]] | |||
*[[Trans-Siberian - China|China]] | *[[Trans-Siberian - China|China]] | ||
There are also some photo collections from the trip. | There are also some photo collections from the trip. | ||
*[[Trans-Siberian - Top 10|Top 10]] | *[[Trans-Siberian - Top 10|Top 10]] | ||
*[[Trans-Siberian - | *[[Trans-Siberian - Locals|Locals]] | ||
*[[Trans-Siberian - Trains|Trains]] | *[[Trans-Siberian - Trains|Trains]] | ||
*[[:Category:Trans-Siberian - People|Group members]] (Warning: may take a while to load) | |||
Overall, I travelled about 8500 km by train, over 25% of the total trip distance (more on [[Trans-Siberian - Distances|distances]]). | |||
I took about 1300 photos during the trip and only | {{clear}} | ||
[[Image:TS-DSC_3031.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Great Wall]] | |||
I took about 1300 photos during the trip and only about 20% are on this website. Let me know if you want to see more photos. | |||
I also took some [[Trans-Siberian - British Columbia|photos]] while in British Columbia. | I also took some [[Trans-Siberian - British Columbia|photos]] while in British Columbia after returning to Canada from China. | ||
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''[[Photo Notes|Notes]] about the photographs, captions, photos of people and website.'' | ''[[Photo Notes|Notes]] about the photographs, captions, photos of people and website.'' | ||
Latest revision as of 19:39, 2 September 2006
In August, I travelled around the world in 28 days via St. Petersburg, Moscow, Siberia, Mongolia, China and Vancouver.
The 'Russia and Beyond' part of the trip was with a group tour organized by Intrepid Travel (Intrepid's website and official itinerary). This was a group of 12 people from all over the world and one tour leader who showed us the sights and kept us out of trouble. It was a fantastic way to see that part of the world.
I met the other members of the group in St. Petersburg where we toured the city for a few days before taking a train to Moscow. After a day in Moscow, we hopped on a Trans-Siberian train for the 4 day trip to Irkutsk in Siberia. We had a refreshing swim in Lake Baikal, the largest lake in the world then took the 2 day train to Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. The highlight of the trip was the 2 days we spent in a 'ger' camp in rural Mongolia. From Mongolia, we caught the 1.5 day train to Beijing for a few days of big city life.
From Beijing I flew to Vancouver for some time visiting with my family. My girlfriend joined me there for a tour of part of British Columbia. I completed my circuit of the world by flying the relatively short distance from Vancouver back to Toronto.
Photos and more detailed description of the trip is on the following pages:
- St. Petersburg and Moscow
- Crossing Russia to Siberia
- Siberia
- The Trans-Mongolian
- The Mongolian Ger Camp
- China
There are also some photo collections from the trip.
- Top 10
- Locals
- Trains
- Group members (Warning: may take a while to load)
Overall, I travelled about 8500 km by train, over 25% of the total trip distance (more on distances).
I took about 1300 photos during the trip and only about 20% are on this website. Let me know if you want to see more photos.
I also took some photos while in British Columbia after returning to Canada from China.
Notes about the photographs, captions, photos of people and website.
